Bose has officially announced its new Ultra line of headphones and earbuds—the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, and QuietComfort Headphones. The new devices feature a number of upgrades over their predecessors, including a new Immersive Audio feature that creates a multi-dimensional soundstage without the need for specialized content. So let’s talk about them here.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are Bose’s new flagship headphones, replacing the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. They offer the same excellent active noise cancellation (ANC) as the 700s but with a few new additions.

One of the most notable new features is Immersive Audio. This feature uses an onboard inertial measurement unit (IMU) and proprietary Bose digital signal processing software to create a virtual soundstage that surrounds the listener. Users can choose between two modes: Still and Motion. Still, mode is designed for when you’re sitting or standing still, while Motion mode uses head tracking to keep the sound in front of you as you move around.

Another new feature on the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones is improved call quality. Bose says its new signal processing, chipset, and advanced microphone technology can pick up your voice from all angles, even in noisy environments.

The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones also have a new design that sets them apart from other Bose headphones. The headband is now made of metal, and the device has minimal seams and part splits. The volume control has also been changed to a capacitive touch strip.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Moving on, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds replace the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. The new earbuds feature a new design with a streak of silver metal running down the stem, as well as tweaked stability bands for improved comfort and fit. 

The earbuds use dynamic microphone mixing and adaptive filters to improve call quality in noisy environments. The microphones on each earbud work together to determine which microphone is picking up the least wind noise and then select the best noise filter to minimize background noise.

As for the battery, it offers up to six hours of battery life on a single charge, or up to four hours with Bose Immersive Audio enabled. An optional new wireless charging case cover is also available for $49. The case cover easily slips on the existing charging case to enable wireless charging.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

In addition to the QuietComfort Ultra line, Bose also announced a new version of its QuietComfort Headphones. The new QuietComfort Headphones are essentially the QuietComfort 45 with a few minor upgrades, such as improved call quality and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity. They will be available in Black, White Smoke, and Cypress Green.

Pricing and Availability

Pre-orders for all three new Bose devices are now open on Bose.com. The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds will be available in Black and White Smoke and go on sale in early October for $429 and $299, respectively. The QuietComfort Headphones will be available on September 21 for $349 in Black, White Smoke, and a limited edition Cypress Green colors.

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